Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka React After Kenny Kunene Found at DJ Sumbody Murder Suspect’s Home
- Kenny Kunene was found at the home of a murder suspect during a raid connected to the assassination of DJ Sumbody
- Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka reacted to the news in a subtle but telling way on their respective X accounts on Tuesday, 22 July 2025
- Dhlomo and Phenduka's reactions sparked mixed opinions, with some surfacing Kunene's shady past

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Popular radio presenters Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka have reacted to news that Patriotic Alliance deputy president Kenny Kunene was found in the house of one of the suspects arrested for the murder of DJ Sumbody. Gauteng businessman Katiso “Kat” Molefe was arrested on Monday, 21 July 2025, in connection with the murder of DJ Sumbody.
News24 reported that Kunene, who also serves as the Johannesburg MMC for Transport, was outside of Molefe’s house and waiting for a meeting when members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) raided the businessman’s home in Sandton, Johannesburg. South Africans reacted to the news with mixed opinions on Kunene's explanation why he was outside the murder suspect's home, and Sizwe Dhlomo and Sol Phenduka joined the chat.
Sol Phenduka and Sizwe Dhlomo react to Kenny Kunene drama
Dhlomo and Phenduka are known for expressing their views on issues affecting South Africa. On Tuesday, 22 July 2025, the Kaya 959 breakfast show co-hosts took to their respective X accounts and reacted to news Kunene was found by police at Molefe’s home. Taking to his X account, Sizwe Dhlomo reacted with a 'hands behind the head' emoji, suggesting he was shocked.
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See his reaction below:
On the other hand, Sol Phenduka took a more casual approach and reacted with several 'laugh out loud' emojis, suggesting that he found the whole development hilarious.
See Sol Phenduka’s reaction below:
Netizens weigh in on Sol Phenduka and Sizwe Dhlomo's reactions
In the comments section below Sol Phenduka and Sizwe Dhlomo’s reactions, netizens expressed mixed reactions. Under Dhlomo’s reaction, several pointed out Gayton McKenzie’s reaction to General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s explosive press briefing. Under Phenduka’s reaction, netizens shared light-hearted responses.
Here are some of the reactions:
@alZawarrior claimed:
“This is embarrassing! Clearly, ‘abahambe’ is a turf war.”
@Classic_OG90 asked:
“Haibo! What happened to the people who were boldly and passionately talking about second chance, blah blah? Nowhere to be found now🤔”
@ATshoaedi argued:
“You don’t ‘accidentally’ show up at a murder suspect’s house during a raid. Kenny Kunene wasn’t at the wrong place at the wrong time. He was right where he needed to be, and that should terrify everyone.”
@BrianDudee laughed:
“Then he ran to do an interview, trying to explain himself 😂😂😂😂. Location Kgosi Mampuru is calling this one.”

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New development in the DJ Sumbody murder case
Meanwhile, police have shared new details in the DJ Sumbody murder case.
Briefly News reported that the weapons which were used to kill DJ Sumbody and his bodyguards are linked to ten high-profile cases.
Addressing journalists on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, national police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, shared that ballistic examinations linked the firearms used in the murder of DJ Sumbody to ten other cases.
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